Binge Drinking in Retirement Tied to More Depressive Symptoms
Overall, retirement associated with higher levels of depression
Dementia Prevalence Projected to Increase From 2020 to 2060
Number of U.S. adults who will develop dementia each year projected to increase from ~514,000 to 1 million; lifetime risk is 42 percent after 55 years of age
Disparities Seen in Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Mortality
Older adults, men, non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native persons have the highest rates
Individuals With Cancer and an ICD Receive More Aggressive End-of-Life Care
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator presence linked to higher odds of every indicator of aggressive end-of-life care, other than chemotherapy
Seniors Engaged in Volunteering Activities Have Lower Depression Prevalence
Sociodemographic, medical factors impacted prevalence of depression in seniors
‘Sandwich Generation’ Caregivers Face Declines in Physical, Mental Health
Those who care for both children younger than 16 years and older family members experience deterioration in mental health for several years
Incident Gabapentin Use Not Linked to Increase in Falls Versus Duloxetine
Findings seen in older adults with diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, or fibromyalgia
Childhood Racial Segregation in School Tied to Late-Life Cognitive Outcomes
Older Black adults show lower cognitive scores and a higher likelihood of cognitive impairment
Immunocompromised Have Heterogeneous Antibody Response to RSV Vaccines
Median four-week preF IgG fold rise was 4.21; 61 percent of participants achieved seroconversion
Denture Use Tied to Better Cognitive Health in Older Adults With Partial Tooth Loss
Findings consistent across degrees of missing teeth in dentate participants
